use full force even for small tasks; take every task seriously
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1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to use full force even for a small task; to go all out regardless of the opponent's strength
formalOriginally describes a lion pouncing on a rabbit with full hunting force. Used to emphasize that even seemingly easy tasks require full attention and serious effort. The explanatory note '(搏：扑上去抓)' indicates that 搏 means to pounce and seize.
Jí即
shǐ使
shì是
miàn面
duì对
ruò弱
duì队
，
wǒ我
men们
yě也
yào要
shī狮
zi子
bó搏
tù兔
，
quán全
lì力
yǐ以
fù赴
。
Even when facing a weak opponent, we must use full force like a lion hunting a rabbit and go all out.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
gōng工
jiàng匠
zuò做
shì事
zǒng总
shì是
shī狮
zi子
bó搏
tù兔
，
cóng从
bù不
mǎ马
hu虎
。
This veteran craftsman always approaches his work with full seriousness like a lion hunting a rabbit, never being careless.
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Gāo高
shǒu手
guò过
zhāo招
，
shī狮
zi子
bó搏
tù兔
，
yì亦
yòng用
quán全
lì力
。
When experts compete, like a lion pouncing on a rabbit, they also use full force.